Operating Room Support Specialist, VNS Therapy- Part Time (Omaha, NE)

LivaNova; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

LivaNova seeks an Operating Room Support Specialist to positively impact epilepsy patients through the VNS Therapy System. You will collaborate with neurosurgeons, epileptology teams and nurses to provide case coverage in the OR and intraoperative product support.

The role emphasizes OR credentialing, training at the Houston corporate office, and a field-based schedule visiting hospitals. Up to 29 hours per week with occasional overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or clinical technical/operating room environment experience
• Ability to project a positive image
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office software
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for OR
• Maintain all required necessary immunizations for healthcare employment as described above

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical case coverage in the OR during implantation of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy System
• Support Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance
• Travel to hospital facilities as needed with potential overnight stays

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Immunizations

Professional image

Education

BS/BA degree or clinical technical/operating room environment experience

Job description

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive.

LivaNova Neuromodulation

As pioneers of the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy® system, LivaNova continues to advance medical device solutions for patients affected by Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD). There are 3 million people in the U.S. alone and one on three people with epilepsy are drug resistant. People with severe seizures have, on average, a shorter life expectancy and an increased risk of cognitive impairment particularly if the seizures developed in early childhood. VNS Therapy for DRE is delivered through a device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to prevent seizures.

Our Operating Room Support Specialists help to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients living with epilepsy. Whether you are an experienced Nurse, Operating Room Support Specialist, or someone looking to be trained to enter the medical field, this is your opportunity! Get the chance to work in the OR collaborating with neurosurgeons, epileptology’s, and nurses supporting case coverage for our VNS Therapy System, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of refractory epilepsy.

The best person for the job will be able to:

• Understand the implantation, operating room, and credentialing process
• Gain or know the local hospitals
• Be available to work with short notice 1-2 days, no more than 29 hours a week
• Reside within territory

Our Operating Room Support Specialist becomes a highly trained, subject matter expert responsible for surgical case coverage in the OR during implantation of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy System. You will also be responsible for supporting Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance, so communication is an essential part of this job. The underlying knowledge of the VNS Therapy System is not necessary right away as training on the Vagus Nerve Stimulator will be provided at our Houston corporate office, as well as procedural training as needed. Travel requirements will be limited with the potential for an overnight stay on occasion. The Operating Room Support Specialist position is a field-based position requiring the employee to visit hospital facilities regularly. It will require compliance with hospital credentialing and access requirements (including any necessary immunizations as are required for healthcare employment).

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or clinical technical/operating room environment experience
• Ability to project a positive image
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office software
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and nonverbal skills to communicate in the OR
• Maintain all required necessary immunizations for healthcare employment as described above

Pay Transparency

A reasonable estimate of the hourly rate for this position is $60 per hour. Pay ranges may vary by location.

This is a Part-Time Opportunity, working no more than 29 hours a week.

Valuing Different Backgrounds

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.